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Barrington High School earns strong national ranking by US News
Barrington High School made a triumphant return to the US News and World Report “Best High Schools” rankings this year.   Barrington High School, which dropped in last … more
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Officials celebrate the completion of the renovation of Owing Stone Academic Center.
St. Andrew’s School renovates academic center
St. Andrew’s School celebrated the completion of the renovation of the Owing Stone Academic Center with a recent special ribbon cutting event.   The project included a renovation of … more
The Barrington Town Council recently voted 4-0 to approve a $249,750 bid that will pay for a renovated tennis court, basketball court, and four dedicated pickle ball courts at Chianese Park.
New pickle ball courts are coming soon to Barrington Park
The Barrington Town Council recently approved a bid that will pave the way for some major improvements at Chianese Park.   At its meeting in early April, the Council voted 4-0 to approve a … more
Coach Jacob Kapstein speaks with members of the BHS Unified Basketball team during a recent game at Mt. Hope High School. Kapstein is busy all three seasons — he’s an assistant coach with the football team in the fall, head coach of the BHS boys hockey team in the winter, and head coach of the Unified Basketball team in the spring.
BHS coach happy to share tips of the game
He played college hockey and professional baseball, and now he is busy coaching a variety of sports at Barrington High School.   In the fall, Jacob Kapstein helps out as an assistant coach … more
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Barrington's Joe Adams throws the hammer during a meet at Portsmouth High School on Tuesday, April 23. Adams won the hammer, shot put and discus.
Undefeated Eagles cruise past Portsmouth and Mt. Hope
The Barrington High School boys track team remained undefeated with a pair of wins on Tuesday afternoon, April 23. The 8-0 Eagles defeated Portsmouth, 108.5-45.5, and Mt. Hope, 149.5-4.5 during … more
Magnus Thorsson said he did not tell state education officials that Barrington had committed to building net zero schools, even though he would support that move. 
Barrington school officials at odds with Energy committee chairman
He is not happy with the $250 million school construction plan. And some school officials are not happy with him. Two members of the Barrington School Committee voiced concerns about Magnus … more
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Barrington residents face animal cruelty charges
A person called Barrington Police on Friday, April 19, and reported that a Barrington resident was abusing his dog by not treating its medical condition. Police said the resident had posted a … more
The Department of Public Works recently turned Bicknell Field into a softball diamond.
Barrington DPW turns Bicknell baseball field into a softball field
The Barrington Department of Public Works recently completed a magic trick of sorts — the DPW turned a baseball field into a softball field.   Town officials recently unveiled the new … more
This piece of land on Mathewson Road sold recently for $1.15 million. It includes a deep-water dock.
Waterfront lot sells for $1.15 million on Mathewson Road
A .75-acre lot on Mathewson Road in Barrington recently sold for more than $1 million. According to a press release from Residential Properties Ltd., 11 Mathewson Road sold recently for $1.15 … more
Cam Kelley fires a shot over the net during a match against Westerly, Thursday.
Eagles blast Bulldogs in volleyball, 3-0
Last year, the Barrington High School boys volleyball team struggled when they squared off against Westerly.   This year, they swept Bulldogs in three straight — 25-17, 25-12, 25-17. … more
Two Barrington teenagers face vandalism charges
Barrington Police charged two 16-year-old Barrington boys following an incident late Monday night, April 15.   Police officers responded to the Kent Street tennis courts after receiving a … more
Barrington Town Hall employees Jean Bellm, Ross Latham, Stephanie Bernardo and Kristen King (from left to right) model "Keep Rhode Island Litter Free" t-shirts with the new town logo and available to the first 50 participants in Monday’s cleanup event.
Volunteers needed for Earth Day cleanup in Barrington
People are invited to join Barrington’s “Keep Rhode Island Litter Free” effort on Earth Day.   Volunteers should meet in front of Town Hall on Monday, April 22 for on-site … more
The former Zion Bible Institute land in Barrington has been the subject of much speculation, as private developers work on plans for the large, vacant property.
A long-range vision for housing and open space in Barrington
Matthew Heffner has framed a poignant discussion for Barrington, and he’s brought together four very knowledgable people to start that discussion. His premise is that Barrington should be … more
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Rate decrease coming for Barrington’s community electricity program
Electricity supply prices will decrease dramatically this summer for people enrolled in the Barrington Community Electricity program. According to a press release from the program consultant … more
Third westbound lane on bridge opens April 20
A third lane of travel westbound on the east portion of the Washington Bridge will be available to drivers as of Saturday, April 20. The Rhode Island Department of Transportation made the … more
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Barrington High School students Sabine Cladis (left) and Emma Pautz stand in front of a new compost drop-off site in town. Pautz said not enough schools are following a law that calls for schools to have lunchroom composting and food donation programs.
Barrington student says not enough schools are composting food waste
Barrington High School student Emma Pautz believes more must be done. Emma and her friend, Bella Quiroa, a student at the MET School, have created a campaign to encourage schools across Rhode … more
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Gabe Tanous considers heading home after hitting a triple in the sixth inning.
Eagles improve to 5-1 in D-II standings after 10-2 win over Ponaganset
The Barrington High School baseball team bounced back into the win column on Wednesday afternoon, April 17. The Eagles defeated Ponaganset, 10-2, in a Division II showdown at Barrington High School. … more
The School Committee recently voted 5-0 to send a middle school synthetic turf fields proposal to Barrington voters on the November ballot.
School board on turf fields plan: 'None of this makes sense'
Members of the Barrington School Committee voiced concerns about the Town Council’s plan to build synthetic turf fields at the middle school.   During a meeting on April 11, Committee … more
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Steven Richard with a presentation check, in a Mass Lottery photo.
Barrington man wins $4 million in ticket bought in Westport
A Barrington man is an instant millionaire after winning a cool $4 million on a scratch ticket his father bought for him at a Westport deli late last month. Steven Richard was given the winning … more
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A group of Barrington High School students whose projects scored well at the recent State Science Fair, pose for a photo inside one of the classrooms at the school. BHS junior Isabelle Chen and her project earned an invitation to attend the premier science fair in the world, the International Science and Engineering Fair.
Barrington High School students' science fair projects shine at states
Her eyes light up when she starts talking — Isabelle Chen is truly, genuinely excited as she describes her science fair project.   The Barrington High School junior is sitting at a … more
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‘David vs. Goliath’ – the East Bay and the affordable housing fight
Shown here are the “affordability” metrics for the communities in the East Bay of Rhode Island. East Providence leads the way with the highest affordabilty ranking in the region, and it … more
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Rep. Susan Donovan (left), or Bristol and Portsmouth, makes a point during a wide-ranging discussion at an East Bay Chamber of Commerce breakfast meeting. Sen. Pamela Lauria, or Barrington, East Providence and Bristol, looks on.
Lawmakers discuss a shortage of doctors and a bridge tumbling down
The East Bay Chamber of Commerce hosted a breakfast meeting with legislators earlier this month, with topics ranging from healthcare crisis to bridge crisis, from affordable housing to the minimum … more
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Barrington Beach
Third dead dog washes up on a Barrington beach
A dead dog washed up on the shore at Barrington Beach on Monday, April 8. This was the third time a dead dog has washed up on a local beach in the last few weeks. Barrington Police said they are … more
Ace McCoy makes contact while up to bat against South Kingstown, Monday.
Rebels outscore Eagles, 17-15, in softball
Barrington lost to South Kingstown 17-15 on Monday, April 15. Barrington led 4-2 after four innings but South Kingstown scored six runs in the top of the fifth and took an 8-4 lead.   … more
Officials investigating Barrington High School teacher
The Barrington School Department is investigating a teacher in the district and comments he allegedly made in front of students. School officials sent out an email to Barrington High School … more
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